Albert Frank Brown Sr

ALBERT F. BROWN, SR., “Sonny” was born in Brooklyn, New York on January 30, 1928 to the union of Frank and Catherine Brown. He was a very dedicated, supportive and loving husband, father and friend. He was a resident of Brooklyn, New York until relocating to Randallstown, Maryland in 1988. Albert attended Boys High School in Brooklyn, New York. After graduation he joined the United States Army at age 18 for 2-3 years serving on the National Guard, also known as the World War !! Mop up last phase. He also was medic in Korea (1945-1948). At age 20 he transferred to the United States Air Force, where he was stationed in Trenton, New Jersey at the McGuire Air Force Military Base. Albert served many years and enjoyed traveling on missions around the world. While serving in the Air Force his duties entailed: Military Airlift Command Master (MAC), Vietnam Carrier of the dead and wounded, and he served in the Reserve prior to retirement. Upon his retirement in 1988, his ranking in the Air Force was and still is Staff Sargent First Class (SSFC). While in the Air Force Reserve, Albert also worked for Con Edison Consolidated Inc., in Manhattan, New York in the elevator and Crane Division. He also enjoyed helping others when he could in his free time. He did part time jobs as an electrician, an embalmer, and limousine driver. Albert retired in 1985 from the workforce. Albert enjoyed Bethany Baptist Church of Brooklyn, New York under the leadership of the late Reverend Doctor William A. Jones, Jr. on July 31, 1967. Brother Brown taped Sunday services for radio broadcast for many years. Once relocating to Randallstown, Maryland in 1988, he joined New Antioch Baptist Church of Randallstown on September 12, 1999 under the leadership of Pastor Kenneth L. Barney, Sr. Although he served his country, Albert loved his Heavenly Father, who was the head of his life. He is survived by: his children, son Albert F. Brown Jr.; daughter, Dotti V. Brown-Cobbs; daughter-in-law, Phyllis Brown; son-in-law, Randall Cobbs; adopted daughter, Rosalind Myles, Six grandchildren, Ronald F. Brown Jr., Albert F. Brown III, McGeary S. Brown, Ryen A. Brown, Deja R. Cobbs and Morgan C. Cobbs; adopted grandson, Bradford Myles; one great-granddaughter, Jayla M. Brown; cousin, Adeline Bunche; and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by: his parents, Frank and Catherine Brown; his wife of 65 years, Sarah A. Brown; son, Ronald F. Brown Sr.; and siblings, Gloria Brown, Herman Haskins and Margaret Graddy

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Albert Frank Brown Sr

January 30, 1928 - August 11, 2015